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    Want to learn how to increase the value of your vehicle? Or how to rustproof your car? Then read our how-to blog articles today!

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    How to Protect Your Car’s Paint from Spring Showers: Touch Up and Maintenance Tips

    April 22, 2025 by TouchUpDirect
    Don't let that wild Spring weather wreak havoc on your paint job! We've got some tips & tricks that will...
    Reading time: 4 min
    How-To, Vehicle Tips

    The Ultimate Guide to Deep Cleaning Your Vehicle: Tips, Tricks, and Essential Steps

    February 27, 2025 by TouchUpDirect
    Is it time to deep clean your car? Join us as we walk you through all the steps needed to...
    Reading time: 4 min
    Touch Up Brush
    How-To, Vehicle Tips

    5 More Common Touch Up Mistakes

    November 14, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
    In our first touch up mistakes blog, we covered everything from color codes to dry time. Now we’re back with...
    Reading time: 3 min
    How-To, Vehicle Tips

    How To Repaint Over Old Paint

    November 5, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
    Are you sick of staring at that one spot of fading paint? Is that peeling paint on your door giving...
    Reading time: 4 min
    Good Stuff, How-To

    Everything You Need to Know about Aerosol!

    October 25, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
    The TouchUpDirect Aerosol FAQ We’ve reached the big one! Let’s talk about the Aerosol. These gorgeous applicators have a smooth...
    Reading time: 4 min
    How-To, Vehicle Tips

    How to Fix Orange Peel Paint: Top Tips for a Smooth Finish

    October 4, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
    Imagine. You’ve just finished touching up your dream paint job. It’s gorgeous, everything you ever wanted! But what’s this? Does...
    Reading time: 3 min
    How-To, Vehicle Tips

    No Weekend? No Problem: Complete Your Car Touch Ups After Work

    August 19, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
    Sometimes, your car has damage that absolutely requires a visit to a body shop or garage. But there’s also the...
    Reading time: 7 min
    Car Paint Code Locations
    How-To, Vehicle Tips

    Understanding Car Paint Codes: A Comprehensive Guide

    July 18, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
    TouchUpDirect can make over twenty thousand car colors for a variety of cars, trucks, and motorcycles. With such an overwhelming...
    Reading time: 6 min
    How-To

    Learn How To Deal With Scratches On Your Car

    July 12, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
    If you’re here, you’ve probably had a run in with a rogue shopping cart or someone parked too close or...
    Reading time: 6 min
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    Good Stuff, How-To

    A Ford F-150 Transformation: Blue Flame Metallic

    July 1, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
    Devin Gonzales from Auto Journey is no stranger to car modifications and customizations. As an avid automotive enthusiast, Devin has...
    Reading time: 5 min
    The 1-Hour Paint Job
    Good Stuff, How-To

    The One Hour Paint Job

    June 24, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
    If you’re anything like us, you take immense pride in keeping your vehicle looking pristine. But let’s face it, scratches,...
    Reading time: 4 min
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    Tips for Every Adventure: Highway Hazards

    June 20, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
    Highways are the lifelines of modern transportation, but they’re also prime territory for potential damage to your car’s paint. Think...
    Reading time: 4 min
    Avoid These Touch Up Mistakes
    How-To

    Top 5 Mistakes When Applying Touch Up Paint (And How to Fix Them)

    June 11, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
    If you’re like me, you take pride in keeping your ride looking sleek and polished. But let’s face it, your...
    Reading time: 4 min
    Good Stuff, How-To, Vehicle Tips

    Tips For Every Adventure: Off Road Damage

    June 4, 2024 by TouchUpDirect
    Off-roading is an exhilarating hobby that combines adventure, skill, and a bit of mud-slinging fun. It’s about taking your vehicle...
    Reading time: 7 min
    Good Stuff, How-To

    Everything You Need To Know About Clearcoat!

    July 19, 2023 by TouchUpDirect
    The TouchUpDirect Clearcoat FAQ Clearcoat is a vitally important step in the modern automotive paint system. One of the very...
    Reading time: 3 min
    Meet The Touch Up Pen
    Good Stuff, How-To

    Everything You Need To Know About Touch Up Pens

    June 15, 2023 by TouchUpDirect
    The Touch Up Pen FAQ We here at TouchUpDirect love a good paint applicator. One of our absolute favorites is...
    Reading time: 5 min
    How-To, Videos

    Tesla Wheel Touch Up Kit

    May 22, 2023 by TouchUpDirect
    Introducing our Wheel Touch Up Kit – the perfect solution for repairing and protecting minor scratches on your wheels! Formulated...
    Reading time: 1 min
    Good Stuff, How-To

    Is Car Spray Paint For You?

    May 9, 2023 by TouchUpDirect
    We here at TouchUpDirect love helping our customers fix up those little nicks and scratches on their car’s coat. Our...
    Reading time: 7 min
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    How-To

    How To Apply Tricoat Paint

    July 14, 2022 by TouchUpDirect
    What is a Tricoat? Today we’re going to talk about Tricoats. All pearl yellows, pearl whites and pearl oranges use...
    Reading time: 4 min
    Car Paint Touch Up: What You Need for Your DIY Project
    How-To

    Essentials for Touching Up Your Car

    December 9, 2021 by TouchUpDirect
    Getting a scratch or nick in your car’s paint can give you a headache. Don’t stress out; here’s what you...
    Reading time: 4 min
    Common Auto-Blending Mistakes and How To Avoid Them
    How-To

    Common Auto-Blending Mistakes and How To Avoid Them

    September 11, 2021 by TouchUpDirect
    Giving your car a new paint job is an excellent way to give your vehicle a fresh boost. However, during...
    Reading time: 2 min
    A glossy blue finish texture applied to a car
    How-To

    How To Care for Your Car’s Paint Protection and Coating

    August 27, 2021 by TouchUpDirect
    After making a touchup performance job on your car, it’s important you take all steps necessary to keep it shining....
    Reading time: 2 min
    Different Types of Scratches & How To Fix Them
    How-To

    Different Types of Scratches & How To Fix Them

    August 23, 2021 by TouchUpDirect
    Explore the different types of scratches and how to fix them. Forget about those expensive car paint bills because now...
    Reading time: 5 min
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    How-To

    How to Repair Clearcoat

    December 10, 2020 by TouchUpDirect
    Steps for a DIY Clearcoat Job  Clearcoat is your car’s first line of defense from body rust and corrosion. It...
    Reading time: 5 min
    Violet touch up paint applied in BMW
    How-To

    How To Find Your BMW paint code

    December 9, 2020 by TouchUpDirect
    Get your color code and you can do your own perfect touch up paint job BMW paint code stickers can...
    Reading time: 5 min
    Honda Civic type r fk2 white edition parked in an indoor setting
    How-To

    How To Pick the Best Hondas Civic for Tuning and Modding

    October 9, 2020 by TouchUpDirect
    Looking at Honda Civic years and models with top performance  The Honda Civic has become the most iconic choice for...
    Reading time: 5 min
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    How-To

    Color Matching your Lexus Accessories

    September 17, 2020 by TouchUpDirect
    Make your interior and exterior of your car look in sync. So, we’ve talked about the DIY jobs you can...
    Reading time: 4 min
    White Lexus
    How-To

    Lexus Custom Shifters, Badges and More

    September 8, 2020 by TouchUpDirect
    Discover how to customize your car without breaking the bank. From gear shift knobs to badges, make your car feel...
    Reading time: 5 min
    A photo featuring a silver-grey Lexus IS with a striking neon blue and red background, set against a black backdrop
    How-To

    Turn your Lexus to the Dark Side

    August 20, 2020 by TouchUpDirect
    Want to make an intergalactic change to your car? Learn how to join the dark side by following our step...
    Reading time: 5 min
    A photo of a red Lexus car in an outdoor setting
    How-To

    Removing, Painting, and Mounting your Lexus Badges

    August 4, 2020 by TouchUpDirect
    Want a quick, efficient way to update your Lexus? Read our tips on removing, painting and mounting your Lexus badge...
    Reading time: 5 min
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    How-To

    Tesla Scratch Repair With ckLA

    June 1, 2020 by TouchUpDirect
    In the wee hours of the night, a mysterious caller left a nasty scratch on the Tesla of Crystalrose and...
    Reading time: 2 min
    A piece of sand paper beside a blue car
    How-To

    Wetsanding Your Vehicle

    May 5, 2020 by TouchUpDirect
    Hey there! Today, we’re gonna talk about sandpaper, wet sanding, and how it relates to your vehicle’s coat. Sandpaper has...
    Reading time: 2 min
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    How-To

    How to Protect Car Paint in The Summer

    August 29, 2019 by TouchUpDirect
    Oh, those lazy, crazy days of summer! While they might be filled with fun and relaxation for you, they can...
    Reading time: 4 min
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    How-To

    How To Increase The Value Of Your Motorcycle

    June 20, 2019 by TouchUpDirect
    To you, your motorcycle might be the most beautiful of treasures no matter what it actually looks like. However, when the...
    Reading time: 5 min
    How to Use Touch Up Paint to Fix Motorcycle Scratches - TouchUpDirect
    How-To

    How to Fix Motorcycle Scratches

    April 17, 2019 by TouchUpDirect
    Few things can be more frustrating and disappointing to a motorcycle enthusiast than scratches on the bike’s finish. Although they...
    Reading time: 8 min
    Retro yellow Chevy in New Mexico
    How-To

    Steps To Bring An Old Car Back To Life

    June 19, 2018 by TouchUpDirect
    There is nothing like the rush of excitement you get when you drive a shiny, brand new car fresh off...
    Reading time: 5 min
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    How-To

    How To Increase Your Car’s Value For Under $100

    February 22, 2018 by TouchUpDirect
    Your vehicle is one of your greatest assets. Keeping it looking as good as possible carries with it many benefits....
    Reading time: 5 min
    Top 9 Rules to Remember When Painting Your Own Car
    How-To

    Top 9 Rules to Remember When Painting Your Car

    January 22, 2018 by TouchUpDirect
    Think about the process of painting your car, and you may envision a one-step process that involves applying a coat...
    Reading time: 9 min
    How to Fix Common Car Paint Scratches
    How-To

    How to Fix Common Car Paint Scratches

    January 3, 2018 by TouchUpDirect
    You pride yourself on doing everything you can to keep your car looking sharp. Finding a scratch can be mortifying...
    Reading time: 10 min
    Paint It Yourself
    How-To

    Paint It Yourself

    September 29, 2017 by TouchUpDirect
    You can’t just park your car out back and paint it… But you can! Don’t assume that the TouchUpDirect crew...
    Reading time: 3 min
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